Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

In this guide to donor stewardship, we’ll review what your organization needs to know and do to build authentic, long-lasting relationships with donors. The donor stewardship process begins when a supporter donates to your cause for the first time. We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Measure donor engagement: Review donor retention rates, average donation amounts, and overall satisfaction of your donor base. Book a demo to find out how CauseVox can help you reach your fundraising goals today. Ready, (Re)set, Go!

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

You pull out your phone and type it into Google Maps. Your Business Profile will include vital information such as your location, reviews, contact details and photos of yours business. More than half of the negative factors behind local rankings are caused by unreliable information on a Google Business profile.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged. See my book, Fundraising 401 , Chapter 10, “Finance & Fundraising Are Not in Opposition.”) Determine the capacity to give of your donors and funders.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Pair your new supporters with veteran volunteers who can answer questions, review best practices to succeed in their roles, and more.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

" Boston Review — Kentaro Toyama: Can Technology End Poverty? – "Nothing would have pleased my group more than finding a way for technology to advance the cause of poverty alleviation. " New Phone Apps Aim to Combat Harassment – NYTimes.com – “The Internet speeds everything up,&# Ms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2011

QR Codes (Quick Response) is a bar code that can be scanned by your mobile phone (with a free app) and are currently being used with print media (or t-shirt media) to point people to more information online. The information embedded can be a URL, a link to a download, text, phone number, or SMS. QR Codes: fab or a fad for Museums?

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

You pull out your phone and type it into Google Maps. Your Business Profile will include vital information such as your location, reviews, contact details and photos of yours business. More than half of the negative factors behind local rankings are caused by unreliable information on a Google Business profile.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

To be clear, this was not because I was a shy and introverted child who was generally happiest sitting in a quiet room with a chess set, some books about dragons, and no friends. One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. They might not get breaking news alerts on their phone.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

The more people care about your nonprofit’s cause, the more they give and the more often they give. For animal causes it’s about $22. It feels pushy and presumptive, and you might end up spending a lot of time on the phone and in email conversation with frustrated donors who never intend to sign up for a monthly donation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Read leadership books to learn 51. Don't micromanage 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Read leadership books to learn 51. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Read leadership books to learn 51. Don't micromanage 2.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos. Passionate explaining of impact?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Read leadership books to learn 51. Don't micromanage 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Read leadership books to learn 51. Be visible 15.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The potential for being overwhelmed by technology is magnified in the workplace by something called “ Collaborative Overload ” Rob Cross and Adam Grant in a recent Harvard Business Review article. What are some examples of technology and nonprofit case studies that supports health, fitness, and wellness in the nonprofit workplace?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

He remembers: "When I came to TechSoup in early 1990, my job was to answer phones, help with bulk mailing our newsletter, and … organize our software 'inventory.' And I would drive around the entire Bay Area in my pickup truck to get boxes of miscellaneous software and technical books to offer our nonprofits."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Read leadership books to learn 51. Don't micromanage 2.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Chad will review the best practices in fundraising prospect identification and provide practical tips for how small nonprofits can maximize their network. We are here to talk about where to find potential donors to support your cause. They’re deeply invested in these causes. Full Transcript: Steven: All right.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Debbie : From the outset in early 2020, the pandemic caused uncertainty about people’s health. This may mean texts are preferred, or emails, or phone calls. All employees should also be able to use a suggestion box whereby the ideas are reviewed by the C-Suite rather than simply ignored.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

Host a virtual phone bank for supporters to contact local businesses and grocery stores requesting excess food donations. – Host a phone bank where supporters reach out to their networks to donate excess food to local dropoff spot. Host a virtual phone or text bank to get out the word about COVID’s impact on program changes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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